Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 07-16-2019
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Approval of and authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, L.L.P., for providing counsel and legal advice regarding general litigation and open meetings issues
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Background:
S. Doug Dodd with the law firm of Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, and L.L.P. is a well-respected attorney with vast legal knowledge and experience in general litigation and open meetings issues.
The attached Professional Services Agreement memorializes retention of the firm, costs and the hourly rates to be charged. The firm charges $330.00 per hour for work completed by partners, up to $210.00 per hour for associates, and $140.00 per hour for paralegals. Routine costs such as copying and postage are addressed in the Agreement. Costs and fees for this matter are capped at $25,000.00 and it will expire on June 30, 2020, if the case is not finalized by that time.
Cost: Not to exceed $25,000.00
Funding Source: City Attorney Operating Budget
Requested By: Trevor Dennis, City Attorney
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation:
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Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson L.L.P and authorize its execution.
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